Little Jack Horner

Quick Answer

A tiny nursery rhyme: Little Jack Horner sits in a corner, eats a Christmas pie, pulls out a plum, and declares, “What a good boy am I!” It’s playful and quick—more a smile than a story.

Why This Story Works for Bedtime

It’s ultra-short, rhythmic, and light. Perfect as a ‘one last rhyme’ that ends with a giggle and a calm close.

Story at a Glance

RECOMMENDED AGES

2-7 years

READING TIME

1 min

THEMES

easy to understandeasy to understandclassic taleclassic taleshort storyshort storyconfidenceconfidence

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Story Synopsis

Little Jack Horner is a short rhyme built around a cozy image: a child in a corner with a warm pie and a sweet surprise. There’s no big plot—just a playful moment that can end bedtime on a gentle, happy note. You can even ask: “What would your ‘plum’ be today—something small you’re proud of?”

Story Excerpt

Little Jack Horner Sat in a corner Eating of Christmas pie; He put in his thumb, And pulled out a plum, And cried "What a good boy was I!"

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In One Glance

A short nursery rhyme about a child who finds a plum in his pie and proudly celebrates. It’s meant to be playful and rhythmic rather than plot-driven.

Frequently Asked Questions

A quick rhyme about a child finding a plum in his pie and feeling proud.

No—just cozy and silly.

Ages 1–5.

Say it once or twice, then ask your child to name one small thing they did well today.